Edmonton Loft Guide: Heritage Conversions and Where to Find Them

Edmonton Has Real Lofts. Most People Don't Know Where to Look.

Edmonton's loft market is small, specific, and largely hidden inside the Warehouse District and surrounding neighbourhoods. Search "lofts for sale Edmonton" and you get a wall of generic condo listings. This guide cuts through that.

There are three heritage loft conversions worth knowing about, and five neighbourhoods where character condos cluster. Here is what each one actually offers, and the honest picture of what it costs to get in.

The Heritage Three

Phillips Lofts (10169 104 St NW)

Built in 1912 as the Western Cartage and Storage Company warehouse. Converted by Worthington Properties into 29 residential loft condos plus 3 commercial units. Listed on the Canadian Register of Historic Places.

What you get: exposed brick, timber beams, 11-foot ceilings, rooftop patio, underground parking. These units rarely come to market. When they do, they move fast. The building sits in the Warehouse District, walking distance to Rogers Place and the Art Gallery of Alberta.

McLeod Building (10134 100 St NW)

Edmonton's most recognized heritage conversion. Built 1910-1912 in Chicago School architecture with oversized windows and a heritage brick facade. Approximately 88 residential loft condominiums with commercial on the ground floor. Also on the Canadian Register of Historic Places.

The McLeod is the building people picture when they think "Edmonton loft." Units range from studio to two-bedroom. The oversized windows face 100 Street, one of downtown's main corridors. Because of the building's profile, units attract a premium when they do surface.

Seventh Street Lofts (104 Ave / 107 St area)

Two 1929 heritage brick warehouses connected by a contemporary steel-and-glass infill addition. 36 units total. Designed by dub architects and recognized with a National Trust for Canada award.

This is the most architecturally interesting of the three. The contrast between the original brick shells and the modern glass connection gives each unit a different character depending on which section it sits in.

A note on availability: None of these three buildings currently have active MLS listings. Phillips, McLeod, and Seventh Street units are so rarely listed that when one does surface, it typically generates multiple offers quickly. If a specific building is your target, set up an alert and be ready to act. REALTORS® with Warehouse District experience will often know about units before they hit the MLS.

Where the Condos Actually Are

The MLS data tells a clear story about where Edmonton's urban condo inventory concentrates. "Downtown" as a neighbourhood name returns near-zero listings. The condos are spread across five distinct neighbourhoods surrounding the core, and the numbers have shifted meaningfully since early 2026.

Strathcona: Whyte Ave Walkability, Strongest Volume

Strathcona leads the pack with 80+ active condo listings and a median list price around $225,000 as of June 2026, up from the $200K range earlier in the year. This is Edmonton's highest-volume urban condo market. Whyte Avenue, Mill Creek Ravine, the Farmers' Market, and the U of A campus are all walkable.

The premium here is location. You pay more per square foot than the Edmonton average, and you get it back in lifestyle and rental demand.

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Garneau: River Valley Views, Highest Prices

Garneau now shows 120 active condos with a median list price of $275,000. Saskatchewan Drive addresses with panoramic river valley and downtown skyline views command the top of that range. The neighbourhood sits adjacent to the University of Alberta, which keeps rental demand steady.

If you want a true urban condo with a view, Garneau is the neighbourhood. At a median of $275,000 it commands the highest prices of the five.

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Queen Mary Park: Affordable Entry, Rogers Place Proximity

Queen Mary Park has 93 active condos with a median list price of $185,000, making it the most affordable of the five neighbourhoods with meaningful volume. Close to MacEwan University, the ICE District, and the Brewery District. The Capital Line LRT and nearby bus routes add transit access.

If you want to get into the urban condo market for under $200K with real amenity access, Queen Mary Park is the practical choice right now.

Boyle Street: Near Rogers Place, In Transition

Boyle Street has 37 active condos with a median list price around $180,000. The neighbourhood sits next to Rogers Place, the Quarters redevelopment, and the emerging Arts District. Product ranges from older affordable units to newer builds with downtown views.

This neighbourhood is in transition. The ICE District buildout and Quarters development are slowly reshaping the east side of downtown. Entry-level buyers here may benefit as the area fills in over the next few years.

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Central McDougall: The Floor

Central McDougall has 44 active condos with a median list price around $132,000, the lowest entry point for urban condos in Edmonton. The neighbourhood runs along 107 Avenue north of downtown, close to MacEwan University, Kingsway Mall, transit, and NAIT.

At this price point, expect older stock. Do your due diligence on reserve funds — and estimate your monthly payment with our mortgage calculator before you book a showing.

What Sold Data Shows

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What Makes a Loft Different

A loft is not just a condo with high ceilings. In Edmonton, true loft character means:

• Exposed structure. Brick walls, timber beams, concrete columns. If the building was built as something else and converted, that original structure is the point.
• Open floor plans. Heritage warehouses were built without interior walls. Loft conversions keep that openness.
• Height. Ceiling heights of 10 to 14 feet. Standard condos are 8 to 9 feet.
• Industrial materials. Concrete floors, steel fixtures, oversized factory windows.

The MLS does not have a "loft" property type for Edmonton listings. They all show as "Single Level Apartment." You have to read the descriptions and look at ceiling heights in the photos.

How to Actually Find One

Given that heritage lofts rarely surface on MLS, the practical approach:

1. Search by address. Set up saved searches on hômm for 10169 104 St, 10134 100 St, and the 104 Ave / 107 St area. You will get notified the moment anything in those buildings lists.
2. Ask a REALTOR®. REALTORS® who work the Warehouse District will know about units coming available before they list publicly.
3. Broaden to urban character condos. Several buildings in Strathcona and Old Strathcona have exposed concrete, timber details, and ceiling heights above 9 feet. They are not heritage loft conversions but they offer similar living.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many heritage loft buildings are in Edmonton? Three principal conversions: Phillips Lofts (29 units at 10169 104 St NW), McLeod Building (~88 units at 10134 100 St NW), and Seventh Street Lofts (36 units near 104 Ave and 107 St). All three are recognized heritage properties. Units in these buildings rarely come to market.

What is the most affordable urban condo neighbourhood in Edmonton? Central McDougall has the lowest median list price, currently around $132,000. Queen Mary Park is next at $185,000 and offers better access to amenities including MacEwan University and the ICE District. Both are walkable to downtown.

Do Edmonton urban condos hold their value? It varies by neighbourhood. Garneau condos with river valley views have historically held value well. Strathcona benefits from sustained rental demand given U of A proximity. Boyle Street and Central McDougall are more speculative plays tied to downtown development progress.

What should I check before buying a heritage loft condo? Reserve fund study, last two years of board minutes, upcoming capital budget, condo fee history, and whether short-term rentals are permitted under the building bylaws. Also estimate your Alberta closing costs before finalizing your budget — land transfer tax does not apply in Alberta, but legal fees, title insurance, and condo document review fees add up. Heritage buildings in particular can have higher maintenance costs for facade and structural elements.

Are there loft-style condos outside the Warehouse District? Yes. Several buildings in Strathcona and Old Strathcona feature exposed concrete, timber details, and higher ceilings. The MLS does not have a "loft" category for Edmonton. Search for units with 10+ foot ceilings and exposed brick or timber in the listing descriptions. Check out our guide to Edmonton luxury condos and high-rises for newer builds with upscale finishes.